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Newton Division Goals
Newton Community Policing Philosophy
Newton Area is committed to providing prompt, professional and compassionate service to our community. Our officers are dedicated to providing a safe and secure living and working environment for all our community members. The Area’s priority is to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to effectively focus divisional resources on pressing crime problems and trends.
Improve the Quality of Arrest Reports
Improve Quality and Timeliness of Complaint Investigations
Involvement of the Crime Analysis and Records Unit
Focused Crime Reduction Efforts by Patrol Personnel
Involvement of Gang Impact Team
Community Education and Involvement
Youth Programs
Increase Readiness and Response to Terrorism Incidents and Unusual Occurrences
Utilize Training Division, Behavioral Science Services and Department Reserves to Provide Education and Assistance in Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Financial Planning
Provide Ongoing Training to Employees Regarding Department Resources Available to Assist Them with Personal Matters and Crisis
Revive Traditional Events and create new ones
Maximize Efficiency of Resources Through Ongoing Cross Training of Personnel
Liaison with Personnel Division-Return to Work Section for Personnel to be Assigned to Desk and Administrative Functions
Reduce the Number of Unexcused Failures to Qualify (FTQs) and Failures to Appear